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Two large life-size deity murti figures stand on a stage before a blue draped backdrop with pink lighting. The figure on the left has four arms, an orange turban, and a dark bronze face, wearing an ornate white-and-gold bead and jewel necklace over orange garments; it holds a trident-like staff and a yellow flower. The figure on the right wears a jewelled golden crown and a heavy beaded necklace over a red-and-gold sari, holding a yellow flower. Both are decorated with elaborate ornaments; these are statues, not physical people.

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Two ornate metal deity murtis stand on a red draped stage with gold decor. The left murti wears an orange turban, a crown-like headdress with jewelled ornaments, a heavy silver-and-gold necklace, a purple garment and a lavish garland of white, red and yellow flowers, and holds a staff-like object in one hand. The right murti wears a jewelled crown, a purple garment, a multi-strand necklace and a matching flower garland, with a small figure visible at its base. A gold pillar and gold-trimmed cloth appear behind them.2012-10-19August 11 20112011-08-11 +1 copiesTwo silver-faced deity murti seated side by side on a gilded arched throne with an orange and gold backdrop. The figure on the left wears a golden crown, layered jewelled necklaces, a dark green and gold brocade dhoti, and raises one hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears a red and gold crown, a jewelled necklace, and an orange sari with a raised hand. Both are draped in yellow cloth and garlanded with red, yellow and green flower garlands. A small colourful kalasha sits at their feet, and blue sea-wave pictures flank the throne. No people are visible.2013-09-02 +1 copiesDecember 28 20082008-12-28Two metal murti statues stand side by side on a decorated altar, each draped with garlands of white flowers, red roses and yellow marigolds. The larger figure on the left wears an orange turban, a crown-like headdress, a heavy jewelled necklace, rudraksha beads, and holds a trident in one hand. The smaller figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, a purple garment with ornate silver-toned ornaments, and holds a pink lotus flower. Behind them are a gold-framed picture, a brass lamp stand, a vase of white and red flowers, and gold decorative panels against a red backdrop.2012-10-20Two ornately adorned metal murti statues of a deity couple sit on a raised platform before a red velvet backdrop within a gilded arch. The male figure wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, a blue garment, layered jewelled necklaces, rudraksha mala and holds a trident. The female figure wears a blue sari, jewelled crown and necklaces. Yellow and purple flower garlands drape both figures and a silver kalasha-shaped pot with green leaves in front. These are statues, not living people.2010-08-30A golden deity murti pair stands in an ornate gilded arch before a deep red velvet curtain, decorated with garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers. The taller figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled crown, ornate silver necklaces and a red tilak, holding a golden trident-like staff and a drum-shaped ornament. The figure on the right wears a crown with a pink ornament, pink silk garment, layered pearl necklaces and a large red gem pendant, holding a lotus bud. No physical people are present; these are statues.2009-12-15September 08 20122012-09-08October 01 20112011-10-01September 14 20122012-09-14Two golden deity murtis stand side by side against a deep red drape. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban topped with a jeweled crown, a red-and-gold garment, and heavy jeweled necklaces with a large central pendant. The figure on the right wears a black braided hairstyle adorned with jeweled ornaments, a cream and gold garment, a nose ring, and layered sparkling necklaces. Both faces are gold-plated with red lips and large jeweled earrings. Between them a golden ritual object with a curved handle is visible, and garlands of red and yellow flowers appear at the right edge. The scene reflects a decorated alankar display of the murtis.2010-07-13February 24 20132013-02-24